25 September 2023

China sanctions Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin for arms sales to Taiwan

China has decided to impose sanctions on US defense firms Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin for their role in arms sales to Taiwan. This decision, taken against a backdrop of heightened military tensions around Taiwan, raises questions about the future of Sino-American relations. The announcement of sanctions: a strong signal from Beijing […]
14 September 2023

Slovakia unveils its first F-16 Block 70 in partnership with Lockheed Martin

Slovakia is set to receive its first F-16 Block 70, the most advanced version of the Fighting Falcon, at a ceremony at the Lockheed Martin factory in South Carolina. This acquisition strengthens Slovakia’s national security and places it at the forefront of regional and global threats, while reinforcing ties between Slovakia, the […]
4 September 2023

Towards better preparation for European F-16 pilots

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the governments of Romania and the Netherlands, plans to establish a European F-16 Training Center in Romania. This initiative aims to improve the operational readiness of Romanian and other European pilots flying these iconic fighter jets. This article explores in detail the implications of this announcement, from […]
27 February 2023

Lockheed SR-71: The Ultimate Spyplane of the Cold War

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft that became the ultimate tool for the American Central Intelligence Agency throughout the Cold War. It maintained an excellent operational service record, though a dozen were lost to accidents. The SR-71 Blackbird was the result of the YF-12A interceptor program, which was […]
4 January 2023

What is Lockheed’s Skunk Works?

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is a renowned group of high-tech product developers with a storied history dating back to 1943. Created to develop combat aircraft for the US Air Force, the Skunk Works has since been responsible for a number of groundbreaking technological developments, including the stealth fighter F-117 Nighthawk and the […]